Subarnapur: In a tragic incident, a man died of heart attack after hearing the news of his son's death Odisha's Subarnapur on Sunday, officials said. The heart-wrenching incident has been reported from Tarabha area of Subarnapur. Officials said that Adi Sa and his son Artatrana Sa died hours apart on Sunday. According to officials, Adi Sa felt ill on Saturday evening.
As per local inputs, Adi had gone to attend a marriage function of an acquaintance in a nearby village where he complained of uneasiness and passed out. His son Artatrana, who came to know about his father's condition rushed to the spot and took him to Bhimbhoi Medical College and Hospital in Balangir where Adi was admitted.
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On Sunday morning, Artatrana came out of the hospital for some work. After finishing work, he returned to hospital. However, Artatrana experienced uneasiness after seeing his father's serious condition. Artrana collapsed in the hospital after which he too was admitted at the hospital. The doctor, who attended the youth declared him dead.
His father Adi could not make peace with the news. Adi, who was undergoing treatment in the hospital, died when he heard the news of his son's death. The tragic incident has caused gloom in the area. The bodies of both the father and son were brought to the village on Sunday afternoon. Both father and son were cremated amid shrieks and sobs.
As per local sources, the deceased Adi is survived by wife and a handicapped son. The villagers have urged the administration to provide the family with financial assistance on humanitarian basis.